Suguru Iwazaki developed some neck pain after a bullpen session on February 21. He took things slow on February 22. He will keep things light on February 23 as well. He hopes to return to normal practices on February 25.

Suguru Iwazaki felt discomfort in his right leg after his outing against the Hiroshima Carp at Mazda Stadium July 23 and was taken to a hospital in Hiroshima for an evaluation. He was diagnosed with tightness in his right glute.